Simplify 8z+x-5-9z+2

$8 z + x - 5 - 9 z + 2$

Step 1

Subtract $9 z$ from $8 z$ .

$- z + x - 5 + 2$

Step 2

Simplify the expression.

Add $- 5$ and $2$ .

$- z + x - 3$

Reorder $- z$ and $x$ .

$x - z - 3$

$x - z - 3$

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